Patents by Inventor Bernard Michael Licata

Bernard Michael Licata has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for forming leak-proof coupling for beverage distribution system
    Patent number: 7025388
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment device in the form of a dual pipe holder holds the prepared pipes in an end to end orientation so that the ends are abutted and parallel to each other. A sealing tape having particular properties with a high performance adhesive is secured around the two ends so that the tape overlaps. A steel coupling is positioned and clamped over the sealing tape. The sealing tape and steel coupling renders the sealed joint leak proof and provides structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata
  • Underground beverage conduit system
    Patent number: 6719018
    Abstract: An underground beverage chase system is provided for receiving a plurality of tubing installed therethrough for delivering food and beverage material from at least one location to at least another location through the underground chase system. The chase system includes various conduits including straight portions and those having enlarged radial bends which are fused together to form a leak-free system. The conduits are made from a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata
  • Underground beverage conduit system
    Publication number: 20030024598
    Abstract: An underground beverage chase system is provided for receiving a plurality of tubing installed therethrough for delivering food and beverage material from at least one location to at least another location through the underground chase system. The chase system includes various conduits including straight portions and those having enlarged radial bends which are fused together to form a leak-free system. The conduits are made from a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Henry Colombo, Bernard Michael Licata